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Rushdie: Writing Was My Knife Against Hate
12 Aug
Summary
- Rushdie lost sight in his right eye and use of his right hand after the attack.
- A documentary, 'Knife,' explores Rushdie's resilience and fight for expression.
- The film features intimate footage from Rushdie's wife, Rachel Eliza Griffiths.
Salman Rushdie is reflecting on the August 2022 assassination attempt that profoundly impacted his life, leaving him permanently blind in his right eye and unable to use his right hand. The author, known for "The Satanic Verses," details his recovery and resilience in the upcoming documentary "Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie."
The film, directed by Alex Gibney, draws from Rushdie's memoir and features excerpts from his works. It explores his tumultuous career, including the 1989 controversy surrounding "The Satanic Verses" and the subsequent fatwa.
"Knife" also incorporates deeply personal footage captured by Rushdie's wife, Rachel Eliza Griffiths. This provides an intimate account of the attack, his recovery, and his ongoing commitment to freedom of expression. The documentary aims to be a testament to resilience and a defiant response to the threats he has faced. "Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie" is scheduled to open in North American theaters on September 17, 2025.
His assailant, Hadi Matar, was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison following a trial in 2025.
